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Ford Contour CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Component Testing & Diagnosis -> Heater Core Pressure Test
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
Heater Core Pressure Test
- Drain coolant from cooling system, then disconnect water hoses from heater core tubes and install a short piece of heater water hose approximately four inches in length on each tube.
- Prepare heater core as follows:
- Fill heater core and water hoses with water, then install plug tool No. BT-7422-B, or equivalent, in one hose end and adapter tool No. BT-7422-A from Rotunda Radiator/Heater Core Pressure Tester tool No. 021-00012, or equivalent, into other end.
- Secure hoses, plug and adapter with hose cl...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brakes
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS
Service Brakes
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment will be required after a brake repair. This adjustment is performed as follows:
- Determine inside diameter of brake drum surface using brake shoe gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent. Adjust brake shoe diameter to fit gauge. Hold automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotating adjustin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS
Left
- Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
- Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
- Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
- On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
- On all models, remove splash shields.
- Detach suspension.
- Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
- Disconnect tie-rod end.
- Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
- Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
- To avoid damage to CV joints and boots, do not bend inner CV ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine air intake resonators.
- Lower vehicle, then remove upper starter motor mounting bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove B-terminal and S-terminal nuts from starter so...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Contour & Mystique
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Position windshield wipers away from the cowl vent screen. Operate the windshield wipers until the blades are at the top of their arch, then place the ignition switch in the Off position.
- Remove the plastic screw covers from the righthand cowl panel retaining screws.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand cowl panel retaining screws, then the panel.
- Disengage...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS
- On water pump drive belt, remove water pump pulley shield bolts from lefthand valve cover, then the shield from vehicle.
- Remove water pump drive pulley, then rotate water pump belt tensioner clockwise by hand.
- On accessory drive belt, rotate tensioner clockwise using breaker bar installed in 3/8 inch square hole in drive belt tensioner arm.
- On all drive belts, lift belt over pulley flanges, then remove from vehicle.
- On accessory drive ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Floor Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Power Seat Diagram for 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1995 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: REPROGRAMMING PCM - OUT-OF-VEHICLE - REV Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: STEERING PULL/DRIFT TO RIGHT - SVT VEHICLE ONLY Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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